accurately

[ak-yer-it-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that is free from error or defect and consistent with a standard, rule, or model.

   She worked on aircraft before they left on missions; the work needed to be done fast and accurately to ensure safety on all flights.

2. correctly; precisely.

   He’s a good lacrosse player; he passes well and can shoot accurately.

   Humans are generally afraid of death—or, more accurately, don't want to die.

Other Word Forms

• hyperaccurately adverb
• superaccurately adverb
• unaccurately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of accurately¹

accurate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Words couldn’t accurately describe what he did, so his teammates didn’t bother trying.

From Los Angeles Times

“But the important thing is it is correct in the L.A. County and the Southern California maps,” allowing people who live in the region to accurately see their new proposed congressional district.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s maniacal in his attempt to rule over every place on the planet that speaks Russian or, more accurately, drinks Russian vodka.

From Salon

"Serious questions need to be asked about how, if trusts are unable to accurately self-report compliance, how satisfied can we be that similar misreporting is not commonplace in other areas of self-reporting."

From BBC

There is no hiding place and it is arguably the format that most accurately tells us where a Ryder Cup team are at in terms of mood and form.

From BBC

Related Words

• exactly 
• meticulously 
• precisely